5,422 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,422 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,407 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Top 1% Japanese Teacher! Learn to Speak Like a Local with a Native Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
Ph.D. Student in Mathematics | 7 Years of Experience Teaching Japanese | JLPT, MEXT, EJU Preparation
Tusclasesparticulares
Conversación en Japonés con un japonés de nivel intermedio - alto
NativeCafetalk · Russia
講師が英語で言った数字を日本語で答えてもらう練習をします。 日本語から英語も可。
Classgap · Australia
High energy, experienced English tutor - let's have fun learning English!
Teaches A1–A2
Apprentus
Japanese conversation,speaking,listening,reading, prepare for JLPT exam
Teaches A1–B2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conv｜Gram｜JLPT｜Biz｜AI
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · United States
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Voice recording available ! Top 1% Japanese teacher in 2022 on italki !!
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Female Students Only 🌸 Let’s have fun to master Japanese together! Personalized Lessons with an experienced teacher Just for You!
Voscours
Cours de conversation japonaise par une japonaise qui a assez d'expériences pédagogique en tant que professeur de piano
NativeCafetalk · Japan
こちらのレッスンはスウェーデン語の絵本を解読するレッスンになります♪お子さんへの読み聞かせは別のレッスンがるのでそちらにリクエストお願いいたします♪
Classgap · Argentina
Teaches A1–B2
Apprentus
Japanese lessons with a native speaker – Beginners, travelers, and advanced conversation
Teaches A1–C2
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣️ Conversation✈️ Travel🎌 JLPT
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
我想成为你的日语支持者！ 欢迎以大学或公司为目标的人士！
Teaches A2–C2
NativePreply · Japan
A casual Japanese native speaker
Letuelezioni
Lezioni online di conversazione in inglese e giapponese
Cafetalk · Türkiye
Structured JLPT lessons using Minna no Nihongo & Sou Matome
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–C2
Apprentus
Fun Kids' Right-Brain Japanese, Fun Conversation, JLPT, Workplace & Caregiving🌸 Level Up with a Certified Teacher!
Teaches A1–C2
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Taka老師｜會話・語彙強化｜自然日語
Teaches A1–C2
NativeVerbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,002 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 49 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan3,267 / 5,422Taiwan151 / 5,422
China120 / 5,422
South Korea63 / 5,422
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,422United States31 / 5,422
Philippines14 / 5,422Spain12 / 5,422SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.
Updated September 29, 2026
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